Premium Organic Whole Coriander Seeds (دھنیا / Sabut Dhania) – Fibre‑Rich, Iron‑Packed Spice for Digestion, Blood Sugar & Authentic Pakistani Flavour

Welcome to Spices.pk, your most trusted source for 100% organic, chemical‑free spices and superfoods. Our premium Coriander Seeds – Sabut Dhania (دھنیا / Coriandrum sativum) are carefully harvested, sun‑dried, and packed fresh in Pakistan. Treasured for over 7,000 years – found in Tutankhamun’s tomb and mentioned in ancient Sanskrit texts – these warm, lemony, earthy seeds are the heart of Pakistani curries, daals, and spice blends. Nutritionally, 100g provides 298 kcal, 41g dietary fibre (164% DV), 16mg iron (91% DV), 709mg calcium (71% DV), and 1,270mg potassium (36% DV). Rich in linalool and antioxidants, they support digestion (IBS relief), blood sugar control, heart health (lowering LDL), and immunity. Whether you dry‑roast them for garam masala, soak them for dhaniya water, or grind them into curries, our whole Sabut Dhania delivers the authentic flavour and wellness of ancient Ayurveda – from your kitchen to your family’s health.

Sabut Dhania (دھنیا)

Why Choose Spices.pk Coriander Seeds (دھنیا / Sabut Dhania)?

What are Coriander Seeds (دھنیا / Sabut Dhania)?

Coriander Seeds (دھنیا / Dhania / Sabut Dhania) are the dried, ripe fruits of the Coriandrum sativum plant, a feathery annual herb belonging to the parsley family (Apiaceae). In Pakistan, the fresh leaves are known as 'hara dhania' and the dried seeds as 'sukha dhania' or 'sabut dhania'. Once dried, the seeds develop a warm, nutty, and lemony flavour with subtle spicy notes, completely distinct from the fresh leaves.

Nutritional profile per 100g of coriander seeds: approximately 298 kcal, 54g carbohydrates, 41g dietary fibre (164% DV), 12g protein, 17g fat, and exceptional mineral content: calcium (709mg – 71% DV), iron (16mg – 91% DV), potassium (1,270mg – 36% DV), magnesium (330mg – 83% DV), and phosphorus (409mg – 41% DV). The seeds also contain powerful bioactive compounds, including linalool (the main essential oil, 60‑70%), alpha‑pinene, geraniol, camphor, and a diverse array of flavonoids (quercetin, kaempferol) and phenolic acids (caffeic, chlorogenic). Coriander seeds are one of the most nutrient‑dense spices per gram – a teaspoon adds both flavour and wellness.

Whether you live in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, or any other city in Pakistan, our premium whole coriander seeds deliver unmatched warm, lemony aroma and nutritional potency – a spice that has been treasured for over 7,000 years.

A Spice With Over 7,000 Years of Revered History – From Pharaohs to Ayurveda

Coriander is one of the world’s oldest and most beloved spices, with a history spanning at least 7,000 years. Evidence of its use has been found in a Neolithic site about 7,000 years old. The seeds were also discovered in the ancient Egyptian tomb of Ramses II, and in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun (c. 1323 BC), placed as sacred provisions for the afterlife. The Egyptians called it the "spice of happiness" because it was considered to be an aphrodisiac. It was used for cooking, and for children’s digestive upsets and diarrhoea.

The Greeks and Romans also used the seeds to flavour wine and as a medicine. It is mentioned in Sanskrit literature as far back as 5000 BC, and in the Greek Eber Papyrus as early as 1550 BC. Coriander seed was used in traditional Greek medicine by Hippocrates. In the Indian subcontinent, coriander has been documented in ancient Sanskrit texts and is highly regarded in the Ayurvedic 'Charaka Samhita' (300‑200 BCE), prized for its digestive, cooling, and anti‑inflammatory properties. In Unani medicine, it is used as a diuretic and carminative.

Today, India is the world's largest producer and exporter of coriander seeds, with key regions in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu. Pakistan is also a significant producer, grown in Punjab and Sindh (approximately 8,000 hectares). Other major producers include China, Mexico, Egypt, Morocco, and Turkey. Spices.pk is proud to bring this historically revered, scientifically validated seed to your table in its purest, most authentic organic form.